2025 New York Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New York. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New York please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-york/car.
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8. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
Explanation
A flashing red light means that you must stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and go only when it is safe. At a railroad crossing, a flashing red light indicates that a train is approaching. Yield to the train, and go only when the lights have stopped flashing and all other active warning devices deactivate.
9. The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:
Explanation
The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. It is safest to drive at the same speed as surrounding traffic, up to the maximum speed limit. Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.
10. Bicyclists differ from motorists in that they aren't required to:
Explanation
Bicyclists are required to obey the same rules of the road as motor vehicle drivers. Any bicycle crash that causes death or serious injury must be reported to the DMV within 10 days of the incident.
11. What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
Explanation
Construction, maintenance, and emergency operations signs are generally orange with black symbols.
12. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
Explanation
You must always signal before turning or changing lanes. You should keep your wheels straight while waiting to make a left turn. If another vehicle hits you from behind, this ensures that you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.
13. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Explanation
Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.
14. Which of the following statements is true?
Explanation
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because it may cause drivers behind you to become frustrated and make dangerous moves to pass you. It is safest to drive with the flow of traffic, within the legal speed limit.
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